C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, August 15, 2016 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Reverend Howard Coleman, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2016 regular meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
Manufacturer's Association Proclamation being received by Jerry Jacques, Advanced Machine and Tool, Association President and Jarrod Trefelner, CenterState Bank, Founding Member.
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Letter from Alan McGregor and Glen D. Clarke Sr. of C.A.M. Group Construction & Service LLC thanking Marc Meyers and the Building Department for all their help and professionalism during the permit process and construction of two recent projects.
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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9.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
10.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve the purchase from Comcast three (3) TV Commercials to air 3,632 times to promote Fort Pierce in an amount not to exceed $13,973.00.
b.
Recommendation to rescind code enforcement fines in the amount of $59,540.00 against 315 S 17th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Property ID No. 2409-314-0002-000-9, which is currently owned by
Ermith Lazare
, 315 S 17th
Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and to issue a partial release of lien in regards to the property only. The lien in the full amount will remain in effect against the previous owner, Washington Mutual Bank, PO Box 100576, Florence, SC 29501.
c.
Request award of the North 13th Street Roadway Improvements Phase IIB construction contract to second low bidder Pav-Co. Contracting, Inc of Stuart, FL. in an amount not to exceed $1,214,943.15.
d.
Approve request to increase blanket purchase order #160530 to Diebold, Inc. to $13,000.00. This increase is due to additional building security lock maintenance on an aged system at the main station and sub station.
e.
Approval of FDEP Agreement No. G0417 Amendment No. 1 providing additional construction funding for stormwater improvements at Veterans Memorial Park in the amount of $55,000.00..
f.
Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $274.66 for Mayor Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities' Legislative Policy Committee meeting to be held on September 30, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida.
g.
Request to approve payment in the amount of $14,100.00 to Gone Fishing Landscaping for Nuisance Abatement Services provided.
11.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Ordinance No. 16-015 amending City Ordinance Chapter 4 - Animals to establish requirements regarding the care and treatment of animals, specifically regulating the tethering and keeping dogs outdoors. SECOND READING
b.
Ordinance No. 16-016 - An Ordinance amending City Code Section 10-1 - Penalties to reference penalties established in Chapter 2 and Section 10-23 Regulations amending the payment and appeal process for parking citations. SECOND READING
12.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS
a.
Approval and Acceptance of the FPUA FY2017 Annual Budget.
13.
CITY COMMISSION
0.
Submittal of applications seeking re-appointment to Fort Pierce Authentic Tours Advisory Board
a.
Submittal of application to serve on the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board
b.
Submittal of applications seeking re-appointment to Fort Pierce Authentic Tours Advisory Board
c.
Discussion of downtown parking led by Commissioner Alexander.
d.
Discussion by Commissioner Sessions regarding a partnership with Jerome Gayman and Frontline for Kids.
e.
Resolution 16-R32 modifying the composition and purpose of the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.
f.
Resolution 16-R37 increasing the parking space fee-in-lieu from $2,000.00 to $12,000.00.
g.
Resolution 16-R38 declaring 505 N 7th Street as surplus property and authorizing staff to dispose of said property.
h.
Resolution 16-R39 granting approval of FDOT Local Agency Program Supplemental Agreement No. 1 transferring allocated CEI funding to Construction funding for the 21st and Havana Sidewalk project.
i.
Resolution No. 16-R40 reappointing Frank M. Blandino, Esq. and Fran O. Ross, Esq. as Special Magistrate for a two-year term.
j.
Add on: Approval of Letter of Support for Early Learning Coalition at the request of Mayor Hudson.
14.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
16.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
17.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (772) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (772) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.